AltspaceVR launches SDK and grant program for developers

Virtual Reality is on the cusp of becoming mainstream, but the learning curve for developing apps is still steep. Nonetheless, the ultimate success of current and prospective VR peripherals Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear, HTC Vive will depend on whether the content can engage a general audience. To help that along, AltspaceVR, a social virtual reality startup, has released an SDK designed to get more developers interested in creating VR apps. Based on open standards, the SDK is designed to simplify app creation by allowing developers to convert existing 3D websites or create new experiences with JavaScript and three.js. It aims to make it quick… This story continues at The Next Web